1. PDHPE provides students with
information to enhance their wellbeing
throughout the course of their lives.

2. Valuing of Self and Others
Students learn how to:
• Express feelings
• React to situations in positive ways
• Understand others
• Work cooperatively in groups
• Deal with adversity

3. Physical Activity
PDHPE promotes physical activity and:
• Teaches students about the health benefits of
physical activity
• Teaches students how physical activity can
increase the quality of life
• Demonstrates the positive social aspects of
physical activity

4. Nutrition
• PDHPE teaches students the importance of
healthy balanced eating, providing them with
information to make informed food choices
for both the present and in the future.

5. PDHPE also..
• Teaches students how to make informed
decisions about factors that could either
improve or hinder their wellbeing.
• Teaches students how to live safely in their
everyday lives such as road and swim safety.